I have an Alto. I want to buy a new car for roughly ₹15 lakhs. My daily running is 5 km maximum, so the car must be an automatic petrol. No AMT and no DCT. I want something that's misuse-friendly for senior citizens. Kindly suggest, thanks!

Autocar India

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You can consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi variant. It comes with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and is known to be a reliable car. Maruti Suzuki is planning to update the Brezza very soon, so it would be better to wait for the updated model to arrive.

Another option that fits your priorities is the Skoda Kylaq Prestige AT. It is a solid car, though it is smaller in size compared to the Brezza.

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Sunny

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I want to buy a petrol automatic car in India with a budget of up to ₹13 lakh (on-road). My usage will be very low, as I will mostly drive the car only on weekends and not daily. Because of this, my main focus is on long-term reliability, low maintenance cost, and a hassle-free ownership experience. My key priorities are: Automatic transmission for ease of driving Petrol engine Low maintenance and a strong service network Reliable car with minimal long-term issues Comfortable for occasional city and highway drives The options I am currently considering are the Honda Amaze, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venue, and Skoda Kylaq. Considering my priorities of long-term reliability, low running cost, and peace-of-mind ownership, which car would you recommend in this budget?

Autocar India

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Looking at your specific requirements, the Maruti Brezza would be a good option. The car is very reliable, and the petrol engine is paired with a torque convertor gearbox automatic which is the smoothest type of autobox around. It is also very reliable and well-suited to the constant start-stop traffic conditions in most of our cities. Being a Maruti, the service experience will be good, and it also meets your requirement of having a good service network.

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albert

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Please suggest a good 5-seater NA petrol car with safety first, fuel efficiency, comfort, good handling and better ride quality.

Autocar India

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Considering your requirements, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara would be a good option to consider. It has good space for five adults, and the petrol engine with the manual gearbox is frugal. It handles well and has a good ride that is tuned with respect to our road conditions. It has not been officially tested by BNCAP or GNCAP, but since it is based on the same platform as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza (which received a 4-star safety rating), the Grand Vitara, with its added features, is likely to earn a minimum of 4 stars.The other option would be the Hyundai Creta with its naturally aspirated engine that is well-suited to the city. It has good space, a comfy ride and good safety, but it will not be as efficient as the Maruti car.Since fuel efficiency is a high priority, we would recommend the Grand Vitara.

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Umang Jaiswal

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Within a budget of around ₹12 lakh (could extend some), I want to buy a petrol manual car which is fun to drive, reliable and will not be so heavy on my pocket for fueling and maintenance. My monthly usage is around 400km, mostly city and occasional road trips. Which car will you suggest?

Autocar India

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You can consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor in their top turbo petrol manual variants. The engine, despite being turbocharged, has hardly any turbo lag and offers good punch. It also comes with a light clutch and a slick gearbox, which makes it easy to drive in the city. Even on an open road or around a ghat section, both these cars are surprisingly fun to drive, and over bad roads, the suspension delivers a comfortable ride as well. For a turbo petrol engine, efficiency is also quite impressive. Overall, there is actually not much to fault here.If you want something that feels a bit more premium, you can look at the Skoda Kylaq, the Signature+ MT variant. The Kylaq is a fun car to drive, but the clutch is heavier, and you will feel more turbo lag. It will also not be as efficient as the Fronx turbo petrol, and the peace of mind ownership experience may not be as strong.

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